zodiacalis

Zodiacalis is a term encountered in astrology, folklore, and some speculative fiction to denote a conceptual field, layer, or constellation associated with the zodiac. The form is derived from Latin zodiacalis, meaning "of the zodiac," from zodiacus, the zodiac. In modern scholarly usage, the adjective zodiacalis is less common than zodiacal, and the term appears mainly in historical texts or poetic contexts; it is not recognized as a distinct astronomical object in mainstream science.

In astrology, zodiacalis may be used to describe a metaphysical plane that interprets the interactions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and zodiac signs on a person’s chart. In fictional worlds, it is often depicted as a shimmering belt, veil, or ring surrounding the ecliptic, or as a named constellation with mythic associations to fate and celestial order. Some games and novels employ zodiacalis as a symbolic system for divination or magical power aligned with the twelve signs.

Cultural usage varies by author and tradition; it may serve as a literary device to evoke astrological themes or as a world-building element in fantasy settings. The term’s ambiguity allows it to function across both scholarly and fictional contexts, often signaling a connection to the zodiac without prescribing a single, fixed interpretation.

See also: Zodiac, Zodiacal light, Zodiac signs, Astrology, Natal chart.